Helen Ruth Russell Branscomb age 86 of Speedwell, TN was born August 29, 1934 and peacefully departed this life at her home surrounded by her family on March 1, 2021. She was saved at a young age and was a member at Pine Grove Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and her family very much. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ditsy and Hallie Pierce Russell; husband of 62 years, James Henry Branscomb; infant daughter Nancy Branscomb; infant sister Barbara Russell; brother & sister-in-law Ralph and Cornelia Russell; sister & brother-in-law, Wilma and Richard Brown; 3 great grandchildren she never saw.
She is survived by daughters: Linda & husband Vic Graves; Donna & husband Dorsey Pierce;
Son: Jimmy & wife Ronda Branscomb;
9 Grandchildren;
22 great Grandchildren
1 great-great Grandson;
Special nephews: William 'Bill' Brown and wife Shelly, and Frank Brown;
Sisters-in-law: Carrie Branscomb and Dorothy Branscomb;
Brother-in-law: William & Cedilla Branscomb
And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Special thank you to Hazel Carey who Mom grew to love very much and her U.T. Hospice Team.
The family will receive friends Friday March 5th from 6 until 8 P.M. at Coffey Funeral Home in Harrogate. Graveside service will be 11 A.M. Saturday March 6th at the Russell-Branscomb Cemetery in Speedwell, TN.
Minister: Rev. Kojak Graves;
Singers: Family;
Pallbearers: Grandsons and Great Grandsons.
Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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